Green Legal Spaces Report 2023 – English Summary

The pressure on climate activists in Germany is mounting as the global climate movement gains traction, driven by a diverse coalition committed to safeguarding our future through various means. Their efforts have heightened political attention on the climate crisis, yet, simultaneously, democratic participation faces increasing constraints, complicating climate advocacy and narrowing avenues for action. The Green Legal Spaces Report 2023 brings together firsthand accounts and insights from the climate movement in Germany, scrutinizing the multifaceted nature of state repression against climate activism and sparking a conversation about its ramifications on democratic discourse.

This summary briefly portrays the insights of the report, which delves into pressing concerns such as assembly authority restrictions on protests, disproportionate police responses, legal criminalization of activism, stricter legislative measures against protestors, negative media framing of climate activism, and additional hurdles. These insights support the imperative for strategies aimed at reinforcing constitutional protections and advancing policy reforms for effective climate defense, highlighting the critical juncture at which democratic engagement and environmental advocacy intersect.